Intro to Quantum Mechanics

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introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Quantum mechanics is a subject of great interest for physicists, chemists and scientists in general. The concepts, techniques, and theory of quantum mechanics are important and foundational in many areas of engineering, science and modern technology such as materials science, nanotechnology, spectroscopy, atomic and molecular structure, and photonics. This course is a mathematical introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications. Topics covered will include the basics of atomic spectroscopy, measurement theory, and the bizzare quantum paradoxes. Corequisite: None. Prerequisite: PHY212. (Offered every odd spring term.) Credits: 3